The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the remaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments for October.
While some states have already completed their disbursements for the month, others are still processing payments. These benefits can offer vital support for eligible individuals and families to cover essential food costs.
SNAP Payment Details
This Article Includes
- Individual recipients: Can receive up to $292.
- Families of 3: Can receive up to $768.
- Families of 4: Can receive up to $975.
- Larger families (up to 8 members): Can receive up to $1,756.
These amounts include the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase, which helps families keep up with rising living expenses.
State Payment Schedules
Different states distribute SNAP benefits at various times throughout the month.
- Alabama: October 4-23
- Delaware: October 2-23
- Florida: October 1-28
- Georgia: October 5-23
- Indiana: October 5-23
- Kentucky: October 1-19
- Louisiana: October 1-23
- Maryland: October 4-23
- Michigan: October 3-21
- Mississippi: October 4-21
- Missouri: October 1-22
- New Mexico: October 1-20
- North Carolina: October 3-21
- Ohio: October 2-20
- Tennessee: October 1-20
- Texas: October 1-28
- Washington: October 1-20
For example: Puerto Rico: Will distribute benefits from October 4 through October 22.
If you’re unsure about the exact payday or eligibility criteria in your state, you can find more details on the USDA’s official monthly issuance schedule.
Looking Ahead to November
Some recipients may have already received their October benefits, while others might see their first payments arrive in November. The exact timing of your benefits will depend on your state’s schedule.
- Alabama: November 4-23
- Alaska: November 1
- Arizona: November 1-13
- Arkansas: November 4-13
- California: November 1-10
- Colorado: November 1-10
- Connecticut: November 1-3
- Delaware: November 2-23
- Florida: November 1-28
- Georgia: November 5-23
- Hawaii: November 3-5
- Idaho: November 1-10
- llinois: November 1-10
- Indiana: November 5-23
- Iowa: November 1-10
- Kansas: November 1-10
- Kentucky: November 1-19
- Louisiana: November 1-23
- Maine: November 10-14
- Maryland: November 4-23
- Massachusetts: November 1-14
- Michigan: November 3-21
- Minnesota: November 4-13
- Mississippi: November 4-21
- Missouri: November 1-22
- Montana: November 2-6
- Nebraska: November 1-5
- Nevada: November 1-10
- New Hampshire: November 5
- New Jersey: November 1-5
- New Mexico: November 1-20
- New York: November 1-9
- North Carolina: November 3-21
- North Dakota: November 1
- Ohio: November 2-20
- Oklahoma: November 1-10
- Oregon: November 1-9
- Pennsylvania: Over the first 10 business days
- Rhode Island: November 1
- South Carolina: November 1-10
- South Dakota: November 10
- Tennessee: November 1-20
- Texas: November 1-28
- Utah: November 5, 11 and 15
- Vermont: November 1
- Virginia: November 1-7
- Washington: November 1-20
- West Virginia: November 1-9
- Wisconsin: November 1-15
- Wyoming: November 1-4
- Guam: November 1-10
- Puerto Rico: November 4 – 22
- The District of Columbia: November 1-10
- The U.S. Virgin Islands: November 1
Average SNAP Payments
It’s important to note that not all recipients will qualify for the maximum payment amount. The average monthly benefit for a family of three, after the COLA adjustment, is $594.
Be sure to check your state’s specific schedule and eligibility rules to understand when you’ll receive your next payment.